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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
DC’s – moving to serve more urgent needs
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
“I belong neither here nor there, but wherever God wants me to be.’”
Martyrs – What can we learn from them?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Pardon and conversion are the gifts that the martyrs give to everyone.
Daughters leaving Buffalo hospital
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
After 165 Years, Daughters of Charity are leaving Sisters Hospital in Buffalo. But they leave a lasting legacy according to Joe McDonald, President & CEO Catholic Health and Peter Bergmann, President & CEO Sisters of Charity Hospital. "Today, 165 years later,...
Pope makes alms personal
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Pope
From sending parchments to visiting the poor in their homes. The Papal Almoner is traditionally in charge of the parchments associated with Papal Blessing. But now the Pope is asking something more of the newly appointed Archbishop. Francis told him: "I want you...
Contemplation and sacred service of the poor
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Sisters of Charity
Contemplating the Sacred in a life of Compassionate service One mission, the Mission of the Father and one option, option for the poor. Thirty-six women religious and one religious brother were part of an inward journey from October 11-13 with Sister Kathleen Coyle,...
SVDP “Time for new thinking on poverty”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Australian Vinnies tell government: “It’s time for new thinking on poverty” The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council marked Anti-Poverty Week today by launchingTwo Australias: a report on poverty in the land of plenty. The report outlines practical...
Impact of Earthquake on Vincentians in Phillipines
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
The website of the New England Province has a story and pictures of how the recent earthquake impacted the Vincentian Family in the Philippines. It also goes beyond the report on CMGLOBAL of the letter circulated at the request of Fr. Greg Gay and provides pictures...
What does it mean to voiceless, unheard?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace
The following two videos give some sense. (It may take a moment to load) We can speak out, but will we be heard? - Fighting for unheard voices: Ratchanee Saychana from Unheard-voices.org http://vimeo.com/46742473 Extreme poverty is violence 8' presents the violence of...
Indian cyclone – Report, request for prayers
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
Dear Rev. Fr. Gregory, Greetings of peace and joy! I am writing these few lines to update you about the devastating Philine cyclone and the unexpected flood that devastated most part of the Northern Indian Province, especially Gopalpur, Berhampur, Baripada and...
Who is That Man, Jesus?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
In this week's reflection Lynn L'Heureux writes Who is That Man, Jesus? – Reaching Out - Be Not Afraid! – Surrender Dear Vincentian Family: Embrace your day of prayer and be present to others always. I pray for each of you today. We are not alone. ‘Lord, I love...